Events in June

Forthcoming Events

Wed 11th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

Sports Ball 2025: 9pm - 2am; Luna Springs and Guild of Students; Celebrate a bumper year of sport with Sports Ball 2025, and enjoy a night to remember with your club mates as you dance the night away at Luna Springs, followed by an all out after party at the Guild! Tickets cost £27.50.

Residence Life: Open air cinema: 11:30pm - 2:45am; The Vale Village; Fancy a night at the movies watching WICKED? Join your fellow students and your Residence Life team for a night of movie magic in the open air! Complete with FREE candyfloss and popcorn, open to all students in UoB or partner accommodation aged 16+.

Thu 12th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

Bag a Qual: Mental Health First Aid Training: 12th June 9am - 13th June 2pm; 0209; An incredible opportunity to build your confidence and skills in supporting your own wellbeing and that of others around you.

IFZA Interdisciplinary Hackathon Challenge: 9am - 5:30pm; Innovation Lounge; In this dynamic, real-world hackathon, student teams will work collaboratively to solve an interdisciplinary business challenge currently faced by IFZA. Spaces are limited, sign up today!

Exploring Knowledge at Al Shinghda Museum: 11am - 4pm; Al Shinghda Museum - Meet at reception; A visit to Al Shinghda Museum, one of Dubai’s most historic and vibrant heritage sites. Nestled along the beautiful Dubai Creek, the museum will take us on a journey through the rich culture, traditions, and history that shaped the UAE.

Free valeting in Bike Week: 11am - 6pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; Bike Week 2025 is taking place 9-15 June, and we're offering FREE bike valeting for UoB cyclists with our friends at Gear Up. Bring your bike along for cleaning, checking, and minor tweaks to help you stay on the move. Limited spaces.

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course: 1pm - 6pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Defibrillator training, including basic life support, will give you the confidence to act quickly and effectively if someone has a cardiac arrest. You will learn how to operate a defibrillator and how to perform effective CPR.

Birmingham Opera Company Workshop: 1pm - 4pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; Do you have an interest in exploring creative storytelling? Ever wondered how to blend together the powerful arts of music, singing & drama? Come along to Birmingham Opera Company's creative workshop to work with a professional singer & director!

German Career Roadshow: 1pm - 7pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Discover how you could work in Germany or with leading German companies, through workshops, talks, and activities to explore internships, careers, and other opportunities. Open to all students, this event is sponsored by the Goethe Institut.

Life Design for Birmingham Scholars: 1pm - 5pm; Beale Room, Aston Webb Building; Are you a Birmingham Scholar with big dreams and goals? It's time to turn those aspirations into reality with our exclusive training session inspired by Stanford University's renowned Life Design Lab methodology.

Pop-up activities in the Tent: 1pm - 8pm; Tent, Green Heart; Join us under the big tent in the Green Heart and try your hand at some fun, free drop-in activities!

125 Bread Baking Masterclass with Pastor Obi Iheoma: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge kitchen, St. Francis Hall; We're celebrating the University's 125 anniversary, by baking 125 loaves of bread to be donated to the local charity, Let's Feed Brum. Come along to get involved!

Careers Network's Garden Party: 2pm - 5pm; Green Heart; Pop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat!

Community Wardens: Litter pick: 2pm - 4pm; Meet in Selly Park car park, Raddlebarn Road; Help keep our community clean this June with the Community Wardens this move-in/move-out season! We'll provide all the equipment, and a free coffee at Hey Brew afterwards!

Duke of Edinburgh Treasure Box: 2pm - 7pm; Tent, Green Heart; Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code? Put your map reading skills to the test and unlock our mysterious Treasure Box—can you solve the puzzle?

Paint & Chat: A Creative Safety Session: 2pm - 7pm; Tent, Green Heart; Take a breather and join us for a relaxing session of painting mugs and tote bags — no experience needed, just bring your creativity!

The Big Birthday Bash: 2pm - 10pm; Green Heart; The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. We're finishing up the week with unfiltered fun - come along and find your inner child with our inflatables and bungee trampolines!

Top tips for CVs, cover letters and applications: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Whether you are looking for part time work to compliment your studies, applying for an internship or seeking graduate opportunities, this session will give you valuable information on best practice for creating CVs, cover letters and applications.

LES Lapworth Oddities & Old Joe: a summer drawing session: 4pm - 5:30pm; On campus; Take a well-deserved break after exams and join us for a relaxed drawing session on campus for students in the College of Life & Environmental Sciences.

Outdoor cinema: Paddington: 4pm - 5:40pm; Green Heart; The UoB Xtra cinema returns, making it's way to the Green Heart! Get ready for a heartwarming adventure with Paddington. Grab a bean bag, pull up a deckchair, and enjoy our free screening - marmalade sandwiches not provided!

Pride and Play: 4pm - 6pm; Bournbrook pitches, Blue Hockey pitch (nearest to Sport & Fitness); Celebrate Pride with a chilled out afternoon of free activities with UoB Sport!

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 4pm - 6pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Come along to ‘Unwind and Create' in the Main Library Library Lounge where you can make cute pom-pom characters!

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 4pm - 7pm; On campus; This introductory three-hour certificated session raises awareness of young people’s mental health, delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Booking required.

Designing and presenting your poster at conferences: 5pm - 7pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Learn how to maximise the opportunity to communicate your research in a highly visual way using a poster as a Postgraduate Researcher. Understand the nature of a poster session, how to create visual impact, and how to use PowerPoint in this context.

Student Association Awards Evening: 5pm - 8pm; Dubai; Calling all Students' Association Club Leaders and Student Reps, join us for an amazing evening to celebrate YOU!

Outdoor cinema: The Wild Robot: 6pm - 7:45pm; Green Heart; The UoB Xtra cinema returns, making it's way to the Green Heart! Join us for an epic adventure with The Wild Robot, the hit animation of 2024 - grab a bean bag, pull up a deckchair, and enjoy our free screening!

CMH International Students Canal Boat Trip: 6:15pm - 8:30pm; Meet at Murray Learning Centre; Calling all College of Medicine and Health International Students to take a canal boat ride with the Student Experience Officer team!

Rainbow+ Yoga: 7:15pm - 8pm; Studio 1, Sport & Fitness; A relaxed Yoga class for everyone, part of UoB Sport`s FREE `Pride & Play` event! Celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community and all our valued allies. Wear clothing you can move comfortably in. Perfect for anyone new to yoga or to Sport & Fitness.

Outdoor cinema: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again: 8pm - 9:45pm; Green Heart; The UoB Xtra cinema returns, making it's way to the Green Heart! Feeling sick and tired of everything? Take some time out with fan (and student) favourite Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

Careers in Consulting: Alumni Panel Event: 8:30pm - 10pm; Room G12, University House; Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring career pathways in the consulting sector. This event brings together University of Birmingham alumni currently working at top consulting firms including EY, Deloitte, Accenture, & Turner & Townsend.

Fri 13th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

LES Make a Difference: Research Spotlight Talks: noon - 8pm; Room LG18, Teaching and Learning Building; Students from Life and Environmental Sciences, get to grips with world-class research happening right here, in your College!

Pop-up activities in the Tent: 1pm - 8pm; Tent, Green Heart; Join us under the big tent in the Green Heart and try your hand at some fun, free drop-in activities!

Big Bubble Play with Parks for Play: 2pm - 7pm; Tent, Green Heart; Come and join Parks For Play in the tent for big bubble play! Have fun with bubble play, a fun exercise that is guaranteed to make you feel happy using canes, nets, sports rackets, buckets and trays containing bubble mixture!

Careers Network's Garden Party: 2pm - 5pm; Green Heart; Pop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat!

Duke of Edinburgh Treasure Box: 2pm - 7pm; Tent, Green Heart; Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code? Put your map reading skills to the test and unlock our mysterious Treasure Box—can you solve the puzzle?

First Aid Society pop-up session: 2pm - 7pm; Tent, Green Heart; Do you know what to do in an emergency? Drop-in to learn some essential first aid skills and CPR with the First Aid Society.

Make your own personalised cushion covers: 2pm - 8pm; Tent, Green Heart; Add a unique, handmade touch to your space by personalising your own envelope-style cushion cover! We will provide fabric offcuts, a pre-cut initial of your choice and a sewing machine for you to stitch it all together!

Paint & Chat: A Creative Safety Session: 2pm - 7pm; Tent, Green Heart; Take a breather and join us for a relaxing session of painting terracotta pots — no experience needed, just bring your creativity!

The Big Birthday Bash: 2pm - 10pm; Green Heart; The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. We're finishing up the week with unfiltered fun - come along and find your inner child with our inflatables and bungee trampolines!

ETextiles - soft circuit sewing session (11:30): 2:30pm - 4pm; Tent, Green Heart; Book your place to attend this hands-on, creative session which introduces you to the basics of e-textiles by guiding you through the process of creating a simple soft circuit.

Guild of Students' Language Picnic: 3pm - 5pm; University Square; Join us at this year's Language Picnic taking place at the University Sqaure. Whether you are learning a new language, or already fluent in one, all are welcome. There will be snacks and picnic blankets provided, but feel free to bring your own too!

Outdoor cinema: Sense and Sensibility: 3pm - 5:30pm; Green Heart; The UoB Xtra cinema returns, making it's way to the Green Heart! Enjoy a star studded cast in Ang Lee's Sense and Sensibility, the much loved adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel.

Top tips for creating a personal statement: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Want to make your personal statement pop? Whether you’re thinking of further study or vocational paths, learn how to craft a great statement that sets you apart on your journey.

Reviewing the literature for PGRs: 4pm - 5:30pm; Online; Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

ETextiles - soft circuit sewing session (13:30): 4:30pm - 6pm; Tent, Green Heart; Book your place to attend this hands-on, creative session which introduces you to the basics of e-textiles by guiding you through the process of creating a simple soft circuit.

Residence Life: Big Finale: 5pm - 9pm; The Vale Village; Celebrate the end of exams, and the end of your year in halls, with your flatmates! Our Residence Life team will be providing funfair rides, carnival games, donuts, popcorn and slushies to the Vale for all students in UoB or partner accommodation.

End of Year Luxury Dinner Cruise | A Night to Remember: 6pm - 9pm; Meeting point at reception; After a year of hard work, big achievements and unforgettable experiences, it's time to come together and celebrate.

Outdoor cinema: Kung Fu Panda: 6pm - 7:45pm; Green Heart; The UoB Xtra cinema returns, making it's way to the Green Heart! By popular student vote, we'll be rounding out our week of screenings with Kung Fu Panda.

ETextiles - soft circuit sewing session (15:30): 6:30pm - 8pm; Tent, Green Heart; Book your place to attend this hands-on, creative session which introduces you to the basics of e-textiles by guiding you through the process of creating a simple soft circuit.

Outdoor cinema: Children of the Wicker Man + Q&A with the filmmakers: 8pm - 10pm; Green Heart; Children of the Wicker Man, an award-winning feature-length documentary, is the first film produced by the University of Birmingham! Watch the documentary and enjoy a Q&A with the film's makers after the screening.

Sat 14th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

Volunteer at the MS Walk Birmingham: 11am - 8pm; Birmingham city centre; Be part of something special and volunteer at MS Walk Birmingham. Join an incredible team of volunteers who will be helping to make MS Walk 2025 bigger and better than ever!

TEDx University of Birmingham Dubai: noon - 8pm; Dubai campus; Join us for our second TEDx University of Birmingham Dubai, this year's theme: Vitality!

How to say no to your phone: 4pm - 6pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Inspired by the powerful themes in Adolescence and the empowering and practical guide, How to say no to your phone, this workshop feeds into the urgent conversation about phone use and online safety. Suitable for adults and young people over age 11.

Sun 15th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

5 Ways to Wellbeing: Quick Meals Masterclass: 11am - noon; Atrium Café, Ground Floor; Ready to discover the secrets of healthy, quick meals?

Mon 16th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

Impact Challenge: 16th June 3am - 20th June 3am; On campus; The Impact Challenge is an opportunity to work on a small group project tackling real-life problems set by an employer, and is open to Birmingham Scholars, disabled students, and those with a home address in an IMD Quintile 1. Apply by 24 April.

Financial Education Workshop: 10am - noon; Innovation Lounge; Smart Money Management Workshop delivered by KFI Global in partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank.

5 Ways to Wellbeing: Get Moving and Feel Great!: 11am - 3pm; Loco Bear; Join us at Locobear for a fun-filled day of activities that’ll lift your spirits and brighten your mood.

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Get Ready for Life After Graduation – meet and greet with the Careers Service in Dubai: 12:30pm - 2pm; Innovation Lounge; Are you a final year student thinking about what's after graduation? Have a chat with the careers service and grab some free pizza!

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course: 1pm - 6pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Defibrillator training, including basic life support, will give you the confidence to act quickly and effectively if someone has a cardiac arrest. You will learn how to operate a defibrillator and how to perform effective CPR.

Student Journey Mapping Workshop: 1pm - 2:30pm; Teams; Take part in a student journey mapping workshop. Working collaboratively with the MyUoB app product team you will create a student journey map, used by app designers to get into the shoes of their customers.

Sustainability in Action training: 1pm - 3pm; On campus; Do you want to enhance your sustainability and climate change knowledge and learn more about the practical ways to be sustainable? Join us for Sustainability in Action training to learn more and be ready to act.

125 Bread Baking Masterclass with Pastor Obi Iheoma: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge kitchen, St. Francis Hall; We're celebrating the University's 125 anniversary, by baking 125 loaves of bread to be donated to the local charity, Let's Feed Brum. Come along to get involved!

Making the most of conferences for PGRs: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; This workshop will introduce practical tips for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, attending and following up with actions to get the maximum value, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Top tips for job searching: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Join Careers Network's online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.

Reimagine Our Future: 4pm - 7pm; On campus; Calling all undergraduates - do you have the solution to address global sustainability? This four-day challenge will give you the training and support to propose a solution aligned with UN goals, working independently or as part of a team.

Job hunting - top tips for postgrads: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; At this time of year, you might be starting to think about what's next after your postgraduate degree and turn your attention to job hunting. This session aims to help you develop a 'multi-pronged' and effective approach to job hunting.

Starting to write for PGRs: 5pm - 7pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; This workshop provides an introduction to: the writing process, your knowledge of yourself as a writer, and strategies for planning and creating text, and is suitable for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

Treasure hunt with the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy: 5pm - 6pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; What inspires you? Join Rev. Mindy at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy for this fun, community-building event! No booking needed, just come along to have fun and meet new people/

Wondrous Wander: Old Joe to Selly Oak campus via UoB’s Quaker connections: 6pm - 7:30pm; Meet at Old Joe; Join this popular guided tour from the Old Joe to the Selly Oak campus, learning about the connections between Quakerism and the early history of the University, led by Dr Rhiannon Grant (Department of Theology and Religion and Woodbrooke).

Tue 17th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Innovate for Impact Week: Presentations: 17th June 3am - 19th June 3am; On campus; For groups taking part in Innovate for Impact Week, it's time to share your ideas at one of our Ten Talks sessions to an audience of students, academics, and industry, using the skills we've built through our structured sessions with Careers Network.

Global Showcase: 10am - 6pm; Spanish steps; Celebrate our student's diversity at our annual global day

EPS Birmingham Award Overview- Year 1 Students: 1pm - 2pm; Avon Room, University Centre; Year 1 students find out about the Birmingham Award and support from Careers Network

Stand Out & Get Hired: part-time job application masterclass: 1pm - 3pm; Deb Hall, Guild of Students; Want to boost your chances of landing an on-campus part-time job? Join Worklink and your Activities and Employability Officer for a hands-on masterclass to learn how to write stronger job applications, compare real examples, and get expert advice.

125 Bread Baking Masterclass with Pastor Obi Iheoma: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge kitchen, St. Francis Hall; We're celebrating the University's 125 anniversary, by baking 125 loaves of bread to be donated to the local charity, Let's Feed Brum. Come along to get involved!

EPS Birmingham Award Overview- Years 2 & 3 Students: 2pm - 3pm; Avon Room, University Centre; Studying in the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences? Find out more about the Birmingham Award and Careers Network support to achieve it.

How to Kickstart your Graduate Journey: 2pm - 4pm; On campus; Final years, kickstart your graduate job search and explore exciting career opportunities! We'll myth-bust graduate jobs, applications, and what employers are really looking for, and support you with applying for live vacancies.

Ten Talks: The Future of Healthcare: 2:30pm - 4pm; Lecture Theatre, Physics West; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. In this session we explore whether we can achieve global universal healthcare, and just how safe surgery is.

Pause@uni Block Party: 3pm - 7pm; Outside No.1 Lodge, North Gate; Come join us for us an old school sports day packed full of games, freebies and fun.

College of Life and Environmental Sciences (LES) Garden Party: 4pm - 7pm; Undercroft, School of Biosciences; Enjoy an afternoon of fun, games and free food at our LES Garden Party.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 4pm - 7pm; On campus; This introductory three-hour certificated session raises awareness of young people’s mental health, delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer.

Budgeting to thrive, not just survive: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Come and learn more about budgeting and how to thrive financially at University, not just survive.

Top tips for creating a CV: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Join Careers Network's online session to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

EPS Year Abroad, Industrial Year, & Year in Computer Science information session: 6pm - 7pm; Rooms 102 and LG18, Teaching and Learning Building; Things to think about if you are considering a year abroad, an industrial year or a year in Computer Science. This session is for students in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience: 6pm - 8:30pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; This event is for you if you are looking for jobs for after your course and have at least 2 years of professional work experience prior to your degree. Hear from experienced recruiters and alumni and discover how to make the most of your experiences.

Ten Talks: Our Digital Futures: 6pm - 7:30pm; Lecture Theatre, Physics West building; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. This session asks how we make sense of a changing digital world, and whether robots are the future.

Wed 18th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

BBS Alumni Roundtable: 2pm - 4pm; Room LG18, Teaching and Learning Building; Join this interactive roundtable event, exclusively for Birmingham Business School students! Speak to BBS alumni, find out about their career journey, the challenges they faced, and get advice, insight and recommendations for your own plans.

The Discovery Freelancer Programme: 2pm - 4pm; Room LG12, Old Gym; Gain valuable insights into what it takes to start, grow, and succeed as a freelancer! Whether you're looking to launch a side business, or already running a venture, discover practical steps to take the next step in your journey.

Bread & Belief: celebrating our history: 3pm - 5pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join us to bake tasty bread and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of Celebrating Our History, as we celebrate the university's 125 anniversary.

Introduction to the Year Abroad for first years: 3pm - 4pm; Lecture Room 1, Arts building; Learn more about where you could go, how to apply, and how to spend your Summer and 2nd year preparing for a Year Abroad.

Thinking of doing a PhD after graduation?: 3pm - 4:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; If you're thinking of doing a PhD after graduations, this session delivered by Careers Network staff, Postgraduate Recruitment a panel of PhD students is perfect for you! You can explore reasons funding and network with current PhDs.

CMH Canal BoatTrip: 3:30pm - 6pm; Meet at Birmingham Medical School; Take a trip around the Birmingham canals with the CMH Student Experience Team! Enjoy a relaxed tour of the city's famous canals on this free trip, exclusively for students in the College of Medicine and Health.

EndNote Desktop Q&A session for PGRs: 4pm - 5pm; Online; Completed the Introduction to EndNote 21 Canvas course for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students and still have questions? Drop-in for an online Q&A with the Research Skills team.

Resilience Tree Workshop: 4pm - 7pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@Uni for a creative drop-in session where you can draw your own 'Resilience Tree' to help recognise your strengths, wishes and goals and celebrate your emotional resilience.

Ten Talks: Evolution and Education - from dinosaurs to digital debates: 4pm - 5:30pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. How do we manage smartphones in schools, and what was life like on the Jurassic Highway?

Guild of Students: Student scam awareness workshop: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Room 108, University House; Join your Guild of Students for a Student Scam Awareness Workshop specifically for pre-sessional students and first-year international students, and empower yourself with the knowledge to stay safe.

Ten Talks: Energy, the Universe, and Evolving Perspectives: 6pm - 7:30pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. Today we explore decoding the expanding universe, and delve into changing thinking about energy.

Preparing for your viva for PGRs: 7pm - 8pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme - find out what to expect and demystify the process with some practical activities to help you prepare.

Thu 19th June

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 1pm - 19th June 6pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences! Running Tuesday 10 to Thursday 19 June.

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Birmingham Gives: 19th June noon - 21st June midnight; Various; Help celebrate our 125th anniversary by playing a part in our first giving day; Birmingham Gives! Save the date for this 36 hour around-the-clock event, and help spread the word so that as many people as possible get involved with Birmingham Gives.

LES Make a Difference: Research Spotlight Talks: 1pm - 8pm; Room LG18, Teaching and Learning Building; Students from Life and Environmental Sciences, get to grips with world-class research happening right here, in your College!

125 Bread Baking Masterclass with Pastor Obi Iheoma: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge kitchen, St. Francis Hall; We're celebrating the University's 125 anniversary, by baking 125 loaves of bread to be donated to the local charity, Let's Feed Brum. Come along to get involved!

Community Wardens: Litter pick: 2pm - 4pm; Meet in Selly Park car park, Raddlebarn Road; Help keep our community clean this June with the Community Wardens this move-in/move-out season! We'll provide all the equipment, and a free coffee at Hey Brew afterwards!

Study in Dubai: 3pm - 4pm; Lecture Room 1, Arts building; See if you're eligible to study abroad at our campus in Dubai, and discover how you could spend a semester or year abroad as part of your degree! Find out more with a Q&A with a student who has studied at our Dubai campus.

Ten Talks: Europe’s Future - navigating Trumpism, gender, and generational divides: 4pm - 5:30pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. Our final session considers the impacts of Trump's politics on Europe and gender and generation in politics.

Funding your Postgraduate study: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Are you considering postgraduate study at the University? From loans to scholarships, part-time work to budgeting, there's a lot to think about. Come and learn more about how to fund your continuing study at the University.

Birmingham Gives Quiz: 9:30pm - 11:30pm; Bratby Bar, Staff House; Test your knowledge with the first ever Birmingham Gives Quiz! Team up with fellow students, staff, and alumni for an evening of friendly competition across categories including music, sport, history, and more – all with a Birmingham theme!

World Refugee Week celebrations: 9:30pm - 11pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Enjoy a special evening in partnership with Birmingham-based organisations supporting refugees. Through stories, music and art, we’ll celebrate the contributions of refugees and stand together in advocating for their rights and protection worldwide.

Grad Ball 2025: 10pm - 3:30am; On campus; End the year in style with the Guild of Students' Grad Ball 2025! Are you ready for the party of the year?

Fri 20th June

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Festival of Innovation: 1pm - 8pm; On campus; Join Careers Network for our first ever Festival of Innovation, an exciting celebration of student innovation at UoB! Hear from inspiring speakers, explore the exhibition, and build your networks over lunch.

Pride & Prejudice in the Winterbourne Gardens: 10:30pm - 1am; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with Illyria’s critically-acclaimed production of the glorious social comedy, Pride and Prejudice. Enjoy a summer evening of theatre on the lawns of Winterbourne. Student tickets cost £16.

Sat 21st June

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Come to Campus Community Festival: 2pm - 8pm; On campus; In 2025, the University of Birmingham turns 125, and we’re inviting you to our special celebration weekend! Explore a fantastic lineup of free events, including captivating talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.

125 Anniversary Concert: 9:45pm - 1am; Green Heart; Experience the thrill of live music with a special Brummie twist; from the music of ELO to Elgar, pop to rock, classical to folk, and everything in between, we celebrate the music of Birmingham and its people. Book your FREE tickets now!

Sun 22nd June

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Mon 23rd June

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Level Up with LinkedIn Learning: 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Online; Make the most of your FREE University of Birmingham LinkedIn Learning account! Explore how you can use the platform to develop essential skills you need now and in the workplace, with first-hand experiences from fellow students.

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Take Time meditation with Multi-Faith Chaplaincy: 3pm - 3:45pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Find some peace and stillness amongst the busyness of campus. Join Rev. Mindy for a Christian meditation, inspired by the stories of Jesus. All are welcome, no booking necessary.

Mindful colouring and doodling with Multi-Faith Chaplaincy: 4pm - 5pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Slow down and get creative with Rev. Mindy and the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy! Explore colour and shape with some led exercises, as well as opportunities to unleash your creativity.

Community Organising: How you can make change happen: 5pm - 7pm; On campus; If you’d like to learn how you can drive change and tap into people power, this interactive workshop run by Citizens UK is for you.

Summer Festival of Music: University String Orchestra: 9pm - 9:45pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; This student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across campus to share their love of music and passion for performing. Enjoy music from Elgar, Respighi, and Hans Zimmer's Pirates of the Caribbean score. Free, no booking needed.

Global Health: What do we do, why does it matter?: 9:30pm - 11:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join Professor Alice Roberts at The Exchange for an insightful evening of discussion and interaction with leading experts and researchers tackling major global health challenges.

Tue 24th June

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

BEAR Challenge 2025: 24th June noon - 26th June 8pm; Main Lecture Theatre and study space, Aston Webb building; Have you got what it takes to tackle real world AI problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!

EPS PGRs Go Malvern Hills: noon - 8pm; Meet on campus.; Join fellow EPS Postgraduate Research students for a free, one-day trip to the beautiful Malvern Hills. Take a mindful break, enjoy nature, and connect with your postgraduate community.

Postgraduate Research Festival 2025: 4pm - 8pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Explore the remarkable achievements of our postgraduate research community over the past 125 years, from personal stories and milestones, through to the cutting-edge research taking place today. Open to all students and staff.

Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars: 4pm - 5pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; University Music Scholars - part of Summer Festival of Music 2025. In this lunchtime concert a selection of scholars perform repertoire of their own choice and showcase their talents.

Agile Project Management Workshop with RedHat: 4:30pm - 8pm; E-Lab G22, Collaborative Teaching Laboratory; Business School/Computer Science students, join us for a practical training session using Lego to give you a comprehensive introduction to agile project management, what’s the theory behind the methodology and how to put it into practice.

Wed 25th June

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Emergency First Aid: noon - 7pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Learn essential skills in emergency first aid. This course will cover key topics such as adult resuscitation, burns, choking and shock as well as other protocols for adult casualties. Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your place!

Mandala Drawing Workshop: 4pm - 7pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a creative Workshop where you get the space to experience a sense of calm whilst drawing your own mandala.

Microsoft AI Prompt-a-Thon: 4pm - 8pm; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; This interactive workshop introduces you to Microsoft Copilot and the art of prompt crafting to get the best out of generative AI tools in your daily work and studies.

Summer Festival of Music: University Music mini recitals: 4pm - 5pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; University Music, Members Performance Platform at Summer Festival of Music. A selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.

Classics 125: Birmingham Past: 5pm - 6:45pm; On campus; Celebrate 125 years of Classics at Birmingham with a packed programme. This session explores the teaching of Classics here at Birmingham, with our expert panel sharing key figures from the department's history.

PGT Academic Skills: Research skills and tools for your dissertation: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop to help you get the most out of Library resources and reference (EndNote) software, followed by a Q&A.

Bread & Belief: celebrating our history: 6pm - 8pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join us to bake tasty bread and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of Celebrating Our History, as we celebrate the university's 125 anniversary.

Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs: 6:30pm - 8pm; Online; Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.

Birmingham Business School Postgraduate alumni panel: 7pm - 8pm; Room G12, University House; Join us for an inspiring in-person alumni panel, where you’ll hear from postgraduate alumni from a range of courses across the Business School, including International Business, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, and more.

LEGO Play: Creativity with B-Enterprising: 7pm - 8pm; Room LG06, Old Gym; If you want to have fun, meet new people and get creative with LEGO, this is a fantastic workshop for you to get involved in. Reawaken your inner creativity with this tangible LEGO Play session on innovation.

Classics 125: Birmingham Present: 7:15pm - 8:30pm; On campus; 125 years on, what does it mean to study Classics at Birmingham? Natalie Haynes, Peter Somner, Dr Polly Stoker, and Prof Patrick Finglass offer their personal perspectives in this panel discussion.

Creative writing workshop at the Lapworth Museum: 9pm - 10:30pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Love dinosaurs, hate poetry? Hate dinosaurs, love poetry? This event is for you! This UoB Xtra, join us for a creative writing workshop at the Lapworth Museum of Geology, led by Birmingham writer Hannah Burrows.

Summer Festival of Music: Birmingham Symphonic Brass: 9pm - 9:45pm; Chancellor's Court; Join Birmingham Symphonic Brass for a summer evening performance. Bring your drinks and snacks for some light entertainment to start your evening! Free, no booking needed.

Classics 125: Public lecture with Professor Alice Roberts: 9:30pm - 10:30pm; On campus; What is the interface between sciences and the humanities, and what is the place of Classics in a civic university today? Join Professor Alice Roberts, our Professor of Public Engagement with Science, to delve into classics in the modern world.

Thu 26th June

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

CAL Masters Dissertation Conference: 12:30pm - 8pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Law building and Online; The annual College of Arts and Law (CAL) Masters Dissertation Conference is back for 2025!

Neighbourhood Futures Festival: 26th June 1pm - 29th June 8pm; Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre @ Edgbaston Reservoir; A four-day festival embracing nature, in the heart of Brum! Thought-provoking activity, conversation, action, art & performance focused on community wellbeing & climate change, exploring how we can combat global issues within our own neighbourhoods!

Community Wardens: Litter pick: 2pm - 4pm; Meet in Selly Park car park, Raddlebarn Road; Help keep our community clean this June with the Community Wardens this move-in/move-out season! We'll provide all the equipment, and a free coffee at Hey Brew afterwards!

Eco-poetry workshop with Cherry Doyle: 3pm - 4:30pm; Room LG03, Teaching and Learning Building; Fall in love with nature through the power of poetry. Get your creative juices flowing, learn more about nature, practice your poetry and get inspired! Join our eco-poetry workshop and celebrate the biodiversity of our wonderful Edgbaston campus.

Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices: 4pm - 5pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Join us for the final concert of the academic year with a programme that reflects the hazy beauty and joy of a summer’s day. Summer Festival Voices and their student conductors will fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season. Free, no booking n

Cut it out! Collage and Chill @ CMH: 5pm - 7pm; Room WF15, Medical School; Join the SEO team in the College of Medicine and Health for some Xtra crafting this summer!

What is Citation Justice?: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Delve into the conversation of Citation Justice, exploring the role of influence and power in who we cite and, and how bias in this area can occur and be addressed. This workshop is for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

Fri 27th June

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June noon - 27th June 8pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Lapworth Museum Tour: 3pm - 4pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Not visited the Lapworth Museum of Geology yet? Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the museum and discover our hidden gems on campus!

Mon 30th June

Getting your thesis ready for PGRs: 1pm - 3pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; For Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Tue 1st July

Artisan Market: 1pm - 7pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 4pm - 5pm; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Thu 3rd July

Community Wardens: Litter pick: 2pm - 4pm; Meet in Selly Park car park, Raddlebarn Road; Help keep our community clean this June with the Community Wardens this move-in/move-out season! We'll provide all the equipment, and a free coffee at Hey Brew afterwards!

Wed 9th July

PGT Academic Skills: Dissertation Writing - Secondary Research: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop, where we’ll look at the approaches you can take to writing up your research, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.

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